Family relationships are the cornerstones of our lives, filled with moments of joy, laughter, challenges, and unwavering love. At hudsonfamily.net, we understand the profound impact family has on shaping who we are. We’ve curated a collection of Poems About Family that delve into the beautiful complexities of these bonds. These poems, penned by Susan Noyes Anderson, resonate with the emotions and experiences that define family life. Whether you’re seeking a poem that’s funny, heartwarming, nostalgic, or spiritually uplifting, you’ll find verses here that speak to the universal language of family. We celebrate the intricate tapestry of family connections and honor those who cherish and nurture them. Our hope is that these poems will stir your emotions, bringing both smiles and perhaps a few tears, as you reflect on the precious gift of family.
DISCOVER YOUR PERFECT POEM: Browse through the snippets below, each offering a glimpse into the heart of the poem. When a title or theme captures your interest, simply click “CONTINUE READING” to experience the poem in its entirety. (For non-commercial use of Susan Noyes Anderson’s work, permission is granted freely. Kindly request permission via email and include complete copyright details on all copies. For online use, please provide a link back to the original poem on this website.)
©2024 Susan Noyes Anderson
A person looking through an old book, representing memories and family history in poems about family
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When memory calls out to me, I open up life’s book and turn the pages backward for a long and lovely look.
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©2009 Susan Noyes Anderson and reworked in 2024
Golden thread weaving together, symbolizing tradition and lasting family ties in poems about family
Tradition is the golden thread that binds our lives together, weaving through every memory sweet ties that last forever. It shines a light on every face, adds luster to the commonplace, reminds us of a distant song and tells our hearts where we belong.
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©2023 Susan Noyes Anderson
Braided strands of wheat, illustrating love and connection within family poems
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Stranded we are – lone shafts of golden grain, bowing and weaving, laid low by wind and rain – raised to bright sky.
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©2023 Susan Noyes Anderson
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What is a father meant to be? A haven, a refuge, a sheltering tree, a pathway to follow, a good name to share, a standard to hold up and faithfully bear, a teacher, a mentor, a gift from above to guide us, to lead us, to lift us with love. ∞§∞
If this poem resonates with you, you might also enjoy Father’s Fan Club.
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©2023 Susan Noyes Anderson
A mother holding a child's hand, depicting a mother's love and eternal bond in poems about family
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A mother’s love is bedrock and quicksilver. It anchors her whole heart, then sets it free. Forever bound, adorned in golden soul-strings, she shimmers with eternal destiny.
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©2023 Susan Noyes Anderson
Two people closely looking at each other, showing connection and shared secrets in poems about family
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hearts together, secrets shared disagreements, gently aired private jokes and public smirks comfort with each other’s quirks
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©2022 Susan Noyes Anderson
We came here every year for years and years. It was our jam. We’re gathered here again at last, but now you’re on the lam.
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©2022 Susan Noyes Anderson
A child with arms outstretched towards the sky, representing a mother's joy and boundless energy in family poems
I was a shooting star, my mother said, a force as bright and bold as sun and sea. Mom’s heart claimed me with joy that never fled–– her lightning bolt of untamed energy.
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